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Local government reorganisation in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton

From:
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Published
19 November 2025
Last updated
25 March 2026 — See all updates

Applies to England

This consultation has concluded

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Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton: Summary and analysis of consultation responses

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Detail of outcome

The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government has decided to implement, subject to Parliamentary approval, the proposal for for 5 unitary councils (option 1A) to be established in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton.

This proposal was submitted by:

  • Eastleigh Borough Council
  • Fareham Borough Council
  • Hart District Council
  • Havant Borough Council
  • Portsmouth City Council
  • Rushmoor Borough Council
  • Southampton City Council

Original consultation

Summary

This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton. No changes have been proposed for the Isle of Wight, an existing unitary council.

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Consultation description

We are seeking views on the proposals submitted by councils for the reorganisation of local government in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton.

Responses to this consultation will inform our decision on which proposal, if any, to implement.

Documents

Proposals for local government reorganisation in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton

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Ways to respond

Respond online

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Email to:

LGRconsultationresponse@communities.gov.uk

Write to:

LGR Consultation
Fry Building 2NE
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF

Updates to this page

Published 19 November 2025
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  1. Summary of responses added.

  2. First published.

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